September 22, 2023

RBGA hosts two ribbon cuttings

GODFREY — Two new member expansions celebrated opening situations in September, full with kick-off ribbon-reducing…

GODFREY — Two new member expansions celebrated opening situations in September, full with kick-off ribbon-reducing ceremonies led by the RiverBend Expansion Affiliation employees and customers.

Celebrating were being Citizens Fairness 1st Credit rating Union (CEFCU) at its new Godfrey site and Senior Solutions Furthermore in Alton.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 15 celebrated CEFCU’s Godfrey facility, its 1st locale in the Riverbend neighborhood, at 2810 Godfrey Highway. About 50 men and women were on hand for the occasion with a grand opening 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Remarks had been shared by RBGA Member Engagement Director Stefanie Withers and CEFCU President/CEO Matt Mamer. There was also a drawing held for a $250 Amazon present card, a catered buffet from Nicky G’s and floral arrangements by Petaled Pail. CEFCU shared branded products with those in attendance.

CEFCU was launched in 1937 and now serves extra than 374,000 associates and has approximately 1,000 staff members currently. In 2022, it was ranked as the best credit union in Illinois by Forbes.

In March 2021, CEFCU opened four new branches in the Metro East area, like 2810 Godfrey Street in Godfrey, 1254 University Generate, Suite 100 in Edwardsville, 450 Regency Park in O’Fallon and 180 Admiral Trost Travel in Collinsville.

CEFCU has sites in Illinois as nicely as California places in San Jose, Fremont and Santa Clara. For far more facts visit www.cefcu.com or connect with 1-800-633-7077.

A ribbon-slicing ceremony was held Sept. 16 at Senior Providers Plus (SSP) where by 45 men and women rejoice the debut of a new strolling trail and Early morning Bell Market at 2603 N. Rodgers Ave. in Alton.

As portion of the eveent SSP also hosted a Group Day with informational tables and reps on hand from each and every of their assistance courses.

SSP is open Monday as a result of Friday. Except for its wellness center, no membership is demanded. SSP also delivers plans and products and services these as non-professional medical in-home treatment, handyman and HVAC companies, ongoing advocacy by its Ombudsman Program, Meals on Wheels, Foster Grandparents, seasonal create by way of its Faculty Household Acres, along with accessibility to its wellness and physical fitness heart.

The University Dwelling Grill is open up to the community for breakfast and lunch, supplying both indoor eating and curbside pickup from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The organization was launched below a various name in Alton to provide food-insecure senior citizens. Celebrating 50 decades in January, SSP has about 80 complete-time and 400 section-time personnel. In addition to its primary spot on Rodgers Avenue and its in-dwelling products and services division at 3403 Agnes Blvd., both equally in Alton, it also has an in-residence providers place of work in Belleville.

For more information and facts, stop by seniorservicesplus.org or simply call 618-465-3298 Monday via Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or get hold of SSP Director of Progress Emily Jackson at [email protected].

The RBGA gives ribbon cuttings to new companies and milestone anniversary celebrations. To understand a lot more about membership stop by growthassociation.com or make contact with Withers at 618-467-2284.